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Troy Melton Throws 7 Scoreless Innings as Tigers Beat Diamondbacks 5-1

On Monday night, July 28, 2025, the Detroit Tigers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 in Detroit in their first matchup this season.
The Tigers entered the game on a two-game winning streak after losing 12 of 13, and rookie Troy Melton was assigned to start following roster changes.
Melton, who started 2025 with Double-A Erie and Triple-A Toledo, pitched seven scoreless innings while retiring consecutive leadoff batters twice in the game.
Detroit jumped ahead early with an RBI single from Spencer Torkelson in the first inning, followed by doubles and a third home run from Andy Ibáñez, while Dillon Dingler contributed three hits, including a homer in the sixth inning.
The win reinforced Detroit’s AL Central lead as the teams prepared for the series’ second game with Arizona’s Brandon Pfaadt scheduled to start Tuesday night.

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Troy Melton throws 7 scoreless innings in 2nd career start as Tigers beat Diamondbacks 5-1

Rookie Troy Melton pitched seven scoreless innings in his second career start, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1. Melton gave up five singles and didn’t allow a runner to reach scoring position. He struck out five and…

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